Import Letters of Credit

"Import Letters of Credit"

A Half-Day Seminar

Conducted by

Madeline Sprague
Vice President & International Sales Specialist
Bank One International Corporation

Thursday, December 2

Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.

Seminar
8:30 a.m.

Luncheon with a guest speaker discussing U.S. import trends and the latest U.S. Customs regulations
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

World Trade Center, Suite 2900
(parking is available for just $5 at the WTC garage for attendees who enter the garage before 9:00 a.m.)

This seminar will provide a working knowledge of Import Letters of Credit (L/C’s), how they are used, and how to avoid problems, using samples and case studies. Attendees will receive tips and tools for successfully managing the import L/C process successfully and a variety of reference material and contacts to help you in future transactions. International standby letters of credit for payment guarantees on open account transactions will also be addressed.

About Madeline Sprague

Madeline Sprague works closely with exporters and importers in the structuring and processing of international trade transactions. She has over 18 years of documentary product expertise and has conducted many seminars on letters of credit and other international payment mechanisms. Prior to joining Bank One in 1995, she managed international operations for both CoreStates’ and Bankers Trust’s Houston Edge Act branches. Ms. Sprague is a Certified Cash Manager and has a Bachelor’s degree in languages and linguistics from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Sponsoring Organizations

Bank One International Corporation Louisiana Department of Economic Development
World Trade Center of New Orleans

In Cooperation With

Ark-La-Tex Regional Export & Technology Center
Baton Rouge Center for World Affairs
City of New Orleans, Office of International Relations
Consular Corps of New Orleans
New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center
Foreign Relations Association
International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association
International Trade Council/Red River Region
Le Centre International de Lafayette
Louisiana District Export Council
Louisiana International Trade Center/SBDC
Louisiana International Trade Commission
New Orleans Media Center
New Orleans Technology Council
Traffic & Transportation Club of Greater New Orleans
United Nations Association of Greater New Orleans
World Trade Club of Greater New Orleans

Registration Fee: $65 for members of the sponsoring organizations and $75 for non-members.

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